Building in public — from problem to product

I had a problem.
So I built the solution.

Car enthusiast, software builder, relentless problem solver. I document every step of building VaultBay — from the first line of code to the first dollar.

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Building in PublicMarch 25, 2026

I Couldn't Find the App I Needed. So I Built It.

Every car enthusiast has the same problem — mods scattered across notes, detailing products forgotten in a garage, no single place to track it all. VaultBay started as my own fix.

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DetailingMay 13, 2026

The Decontamination Step Most People Skip Before Ceramic Coating

I spent $200 on a ceramic coating and applied it the same day I washed the car. Three months later, it was gone. Here's what I got wrong.

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DetailingMay 13, 2026

The washing mistake I made for years

I ruined my own paint with a one-bucket wash. Then I learned the fix in about five minutes.

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DetailingApril 9, 2026

Paint Protection Film: Is It Worth It?

PPF costs more than most mods I've done. Here's when it actually makes sense — and when you're just paying for peace of mind you don't need.

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DetailingApril 7, 2026

The Real Cost of Ceramic Coating vs Wax in 2026

I spent a year testing both. Here's what you're actually paying for — per year, per car.

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Building in PublicApril 7, 2026

Why I Track Every Mod I Make

I've lost receipts, forgotten part numbers, and once bought the same intake twice. Tracking every mod changed how I build — and it's why VaultBay's Vault exists.

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